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Best Coffee & Casual in Upper East Side, Manhattan

193 coffee & casual in Upper East Side (UES), sorted by rating, with vibes and insider tips.

Upper East Side in a line

Museum Mile, Madison Avenue, and brunch that requires a reservation

Insider tip

2nd Avenue is the real UES dining scene. Forget Madison — that's for shopping, not eating.

Top ranked Coffee & Casual in Upper East Side

Moodap picksCurated from Eater, Infatuation, TimeOut, Michelin & our own research, February 2026.

  1. Rank 1

    Bakery

    Breads Bakery - Upper East Side

    4.5 out of 5, 431 reviewsPrice level $$

    Breads Bakery is a quintessential New York bakery known for producing handmade breads and pastries, baked in small batches throughout the day to ensure unparalleled freshness.

    Insider tip: Pre-Order Purim available. Order Online option available. Catering selection offered.

    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

All Coffee & Casual in Upper East Side

Sorted by rating. Open any venue for hours, photos, and reviews.

  • 5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Golden Great Granola is a favorite bakery spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming
  • Frozen Desserts

    Spoonable Spirits

    5.0 out of 5, 416 reviewsPrice level $

    A viral sensation dessert that began in New York City.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy
  • Juice Smoothies Fruit Salads

    Green Mandala

    5.0 out of 5, 261 reviewsPrice level $

    Handcrafted juices, smoothies, shot and acai bowls made with the freshest ingredient for your health lifestyle. Indulge in our expertly crafted cold-pressed juices, potent wellness shots, and vibrant acai bowls—designed to nourish and energize.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy
  • 5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Gelato is not just a simple food, but it must know how to give you emotions, it must make you feel like when you were a child, you enjoyed it in a hot afternoon. Our desire is to get to our American customers a product made as in Italy, with only carefully selected ingredients of the highest quality.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy
  • Frozen Desserts

    L'Arte del Gelato

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    L'Arte del Gelato is a favorite frozen desserts spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy
  • 5.0 out of 5, 12 reviewsPrice level $

    Farmers Cafe & Market is a cafe in Upper East Side described by visitors as deli sandwich. Based on 6 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed
  • 5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Cococasa Kitchen is a favorite bakery spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming
  • 5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Colombian Coffee is a favorite coffee/tea spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed
  • Coffee/Tea

    Favi's Cafe

    5.0 out of 5, 2 reviewsPrice level $

    Favi's Cafe is a favorite coffee/tea spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed
  • 5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Casita of Brooklyn is a favorite coffee/tea spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed
  • 5.0 out of 5, 27 reviewsPrice level $

    Kanoxxo Cafe & Deli is a cafe in Upper East Side described by visitors as a cafe, mexican and deli sandwich, hidden/speakeasy vibe. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed
  • Coffee/Tea

    Charlotte Cafe

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Charlotte Cafe is a favorite coffee/tea spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed
  • 5.0 out of 5, 4 reviewsPrice level $

    Bismillah Deli & Grocery is a favorite frozen desserts spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy
  • Bubble tea

    Koo Tea

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Bubble tea and Thai tea shop at Koo Thai Restaurant on the Upper East Side.

    • Casual
    • Fun
    • Quick Bite
  • 5.0 out of 5Price level $

    The Icing On Top NYC is a favorite bakery spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming
  • 5.0 out of 5Price level $

    INCREPEABLE - Crêpe Cafe is a favorite bakery spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming
  • 4.9 out of 5Price level $

    Paletas are a Mexican frozen treat made from fresh natural fruits such as strawberry and mango or made from rich creamy ingredients such as Belgium chocolate and Sicilian pistachio.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy
  • 4.9 out of 5, 1,937 reviewsPrice level $$$

    1117 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10075

    • Cozy
    • Social
  • 4.9 out of 5Price level $

    Artara Coffee (Cambodian) is a favorite coffee/tea spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed
  • Coffee/Tea

    L B Coffee

    4.9 out of 5Price level $$

    LB (Elbi), meaning my heart in Arabic, is more than just coffee. A story of roots, resilience, and community in New York City.

    • Cozy
    • Neighborhood Gem
    • Cultural
  • Coffee/Tea

    Maison Brew

    4.9 out of 5Price level $

    Maison Brew is a favorite coffee/tea spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed
  • Coffee/Tea

    Steve's Café

    4.9 out of 5Price level $

    Steve's Café is a favorite coffee/tea spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed
  • 4.9 out of 5Price level $

    Boba Whale Hunter is a favorite bubble tea spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy
  • Juice Smoothies Fruit Salads

    Aws juice & smoothie

    4.9 out of 5Price level $

    Aws juice & smoothie is a favorite juice smoothies fruit salads spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy

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